Health And Fitness
Iowa Mission of Mercy to Help those with Dental needs October 18-19
Free dental clinic to be in Des Moines Oct. 18-19
The Iowa Mission of Mercy, the state's largest free dental clinic will be in Des Moines at the Varied Industries Building at the State Fairgrounds Oct. 18-19. The clinic is open to the public. Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Alcohol Policy Changes at Special Events
When Benton County received the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG), a group of volunteers worked long hours to determine how to utilize the money to make the best changes possible in the community. That committee determined that special events was a place
that could benefit from changes in their policies regarding alcohol.
Breast Cancer and the Breast Self-Exam
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The most effective way to detect breast cancer is by mammography, and a clinical breast exam can complement mammography screening. But medical organizations don't all agree on the recommendation for breast self-exams, which is an option for women starting in their 20s. Doctors should discuss the benefits and limitations of breast self-exam with their patients.
Speak up: Become a Partner in Your Health Care
Become a Partner in Your Health Care
Many people go to the doctor ready to just listen and let the doctor take the lead. But the best patient-doctor relationships are partnerships. You and your doctor can work together as a team that includes nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists and other health care providers to address your medical problems and keep you healthy. Nov. 1 blood drive to honor Amillianna King
The American Red Cross invites Vinton-area community members to donate blood on Nov. 1 in honor of 2-and-a-half-year-old Amillianna King who was diagnosed with leukemia. She has received multiple blood transfusions while undergoing chemotherapy treatment and is currently undergoing maintenance treatment which requires additional blood transfusions.
Basic Information About Breast Cancer
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Basic Information About Breast Cancer
A breast is made up of three main parts: glands, ducts, and connective tissue. The glands produce milk. Parkinson Support Group to meet October 22nd
Parkinson Support Group to meet at 1:30 pm at Windsor Manor in the dining room. The October 22 Parkinsons Support Group will be featuring Criss Cristadoss from the state office who will share what is happening at the state level.
Asthma Explained
What Is Asthma?
Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It is one of the most common long-term diseases of children, but adults can have asthma, too. Asthma causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing at night or early in the morning. If you have asthma, you have it all the time, but you will have asthma attacks only when something bothers your lungs.
Abilities in Action Conference and Expo at Kirkwood
The Abilities in Action Conference and Expo will take place at the Kirkwood Training and Outreach Services Center in Marion, Wednesday, October 2, 2013. This continuing education opportunity will offer professionals in the disabilities field strategies for effective team building, leadership, organization, self-care and communication for professional growth and development.
What Is Alzheimer's Disease?
What Is Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. It begins slowly and gets worse over time. Currently, it has no cure.
A Common Cause of Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people.